CAS Congratulates the Denton Avenue Elementary School as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon Award Winner!
CAS proudly acknowledges Denton Avenue Elementary School in the Herricks School District in New Hyde Park, NY, for its national recognition as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education. This achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of Principal Dominick Tolipano, Assistant Principal Lily Ho, and the entire Denton Avenue community, including the students, staff, and parents.
In addition to congratulating this year’s winners from Long Island in Amagansett and Jericho, the Council of Administrators and Supervisors commends all the 353 schools nationwide, including 22 in New York State, honored with this award this year.
NYSED Commissioner Betty Rosa aptly stated, “The National Blue Ribbon School recognition is a significant milestone. It not only acknowledges schools for their efforts to create premier learning environments but also underscores the importance of increasing access to high-quality opportunities, which leads to improved learning. These schools, through their work to inspire and empower students, and ignite a love for learning, serve as beacons of excellence for all New York state schools.”
Since 1982, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has recognized public and private elementary, middle, and high schools where students perform at very high levels or where significant improvements are evident in students’ levels of academic achievement. A National Blue Ribbon School flag waving overhead has become a trademark of excellence, a symbol of quality recognized by everyone from parents to policymakers in thousands of communities. Schools honored with the Blue-Ribbon School Award are known for their commitment to accelerating student achievement and preparing students for success in college and careers. Blue Ribbon Schools are recognized among their state’s highest-performing schools, as measured by state assessments or nationally normed tests.
The Denton Avenue School was recognized as an Exemplary High Performing School by the United States Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, at the 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools Awards Ceremony on Thursday, November 16th, and Friday, November 17th at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C.